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Watch: Atlantic Puffins depart earlier from Skellig Michael

Watch: Atlantic Puffins depart earlier from Skellig Michael

Atlantic Puffins are currently departing in their droves, which seems earlier than previous years from Skellig Michael (Skelig Mhichíl) 6th-century Monastic Island, 12km off the coast of Kerry.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

How to style your home like a BBC Interior Design Master

How to style your home like a BBC Interior Design Master

They've been going from strength since competing in the popular TV series. We consult Peter Irvine and Tom Power

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Warm up with Leslie Williams' recipe for a classic Hot Toddy

Warm up with Leslie Williams' recipe for a classic Hot Toddy

Get past the cold snap with a Hot Toddy from the Examiner's food and drink specialist

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Wedding of the Week: Fun and tradition combine for Meagan and Shane's fairytale wedding

Wedding of the Week: Fun and tradition combine for Meagan and Shane's fairytale wedding

The pair got engaged at The Shard in London but came home to Kerry, where they first met, to celebrate

Sun, 20 Nov, 2022

Delicious oat porridge with caramelized banana and nuts

National Porridge Week: Here's how to make the perfect porridge

No gloopy, grim oats for you! Here's how to make porridge that you'll actually enjoy eating

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

This is how to make the perfect scones and all the mistakes to avoid

This is how to make the perfect scones and all the mistakes to avoid

Let's all rise together with the definitive guide of how to and how not to make scones

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

EPA warns of delays in meeting ambitious climate goals

EPA warns of delays in meeting ambitious climate goals

EPA director general Laura Burke spoke to the Citizens' Assembly on biodiversity loss, to outline problems with Ireland's climate targets

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

Broccoli soup with pumpkin seed and toasted bread served in ceramic bowl ready to eat

How to make the perfect vegetable soup and the common mistakes to avoid

And Darina Allen's foolproof hack to delicious soup, every time

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Happy dog with bunny ears surrounded by Easter eggs

Five ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter

From free gardening packs to new movies and virtual baking classes, we round up the best ways to pass the time during the school break

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Baby sleeping covered with soft white blanket

Six tips for adjusting your baby to this weekend's clock change

Sleep expert Lucy Wolfe runs down the ways you can get your child ready for daylight savings

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Homemade Simple Irish Soda Bread

How to make the perfect Irish soda bread and the common mistakes to avoid

Don't forget to let the fairies out

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Darina Allen: The best Victoria Sponge you'll ever taste

Darina Allen: The best Victoria Sponge you'll ever taste

— plus some handy tricks for making the perfect Brown Irish Soda Bread

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

Asian school kid studying science, making DIY Lava Lamp Science Experiment, Kid-friendly fun and easy science experiments at hom

5 at-home science experiments that are perfect for a storm day

Stuck at home today? Mark Langtry, aka ‘The Science Guy’ shows us how to make slime, a lava lamp and a blob monster

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2019 - Day Two - O2 Arena - London

Is Taylor Swift in Belfast?

The singer was reportedly spotted in Ireland at the weekend, with many speculating that she might be visiting boyfriend Joe Alwyn on set

Mon, 24 May, 2021

Female Paramedic Helping Male Driver With Whiplash Neck Injury Involved In Road Traffic Accident

Insurance premiums set to fall as guidelines for personal injury awards come into effect

Savings should be passed on to the consumer from next week, according to consumer advocates

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

rhubarb strawberry brioches

Michelle Darmody: A celebration of rhubarb

— Rhubarb and ginger loaf, or this flavourful rhubarb and almond tart

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

Darina Allen's tips for foraging on your countryside walks

Darina Allen's tips for foraging on your countryside walks

Where some people see weeds, Darina sees dinner

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

Monday TV Tips: Psychological mini-series might be just the thing for Line of Duty fans

Monday TV Tips: Psychological mini-series might be just the thing for Line of Duty fans

— and Enda Kenny is on home turf, Westport to Achill, in Iarnród Enda this week

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: A delicious big batch lamb tagine recipe

Derval O'Rourke: A delicious big batch lamb tagine recipe

— it's slower and requires more patience which is not my strong point; but this lamb tagine recipe is ready in a little over an hour

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Cooking with Colm O'Gorman: Authentic Chicken Vindaloo

Cooking with Colm O'Gorman: Authentic Chicken Vindaloo

"It is the gravy that makes this dish so good. A deep, rich, and beautifully spiced sauce made even sweeter and more luscious by the addition of lots of very slowly cooked onions at the final stage of cooking."

Sun, 11 Apr, 2021

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